Charles
W. Cook Sr., aka “Bill Cook,” a longtime Waukesha resident, died
Thursday, May 5, 2011, at the age of 83. He was born May 19, 1927, in
Menominee, Mich., the son of William C. “Carpy” and Clara (Selvik) Cook.

As a child, Bill enjoyed Scouting for many years, eventually achieving
the rank of Eagle Scout. After high school, he proudly served his
country in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. He later received a
bachelor’s degree from Carroll College and a master’s degree from
Syracuse University. He first worked as a high school guidance counselor
for Appleton High School and was then dean of men at Carroll College for
nine years. Bill then worked as a guidance counselor at Waukesha North
High School for 10 years. He was a worldwide extensive traveler, and as
an adventurous outdoorsman he enjoyed camping, sailing, skiing, swimming
and canoeing, which he enjoyed sharing with his family. He loved
attending the theater, symphonies and operas. Bill was a past member of
the Golden Kiwanis in Waukesha and a longtime member of Southminster
Presbyterian Church. He was very active in the Waukesha Civic Theatre.

He will be sadly missed by his children, Cathy Cook of Baltimore, Md.,
Charles (Sue Fiegel) Cook Jr. of Waukesha and Cameron (Jeannette Vasquez
Vivar) Cook of Wauwatosa, along with his three grandchildren, Ian and
Ryan Cook and Brian Cook. He is further survived by other relatives and
friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lila; his son, Willie; and his
parents.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the 3 p.m. funeral service
Saturday, May 7, at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave.,
Waukesha. The Rev. Joe Ripley will preside. Burial will be held at
Riverside Cemetery in Menominee, Mich.